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SH58 ZZP

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,049 mi
Last recorded53,049 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 ZZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 53,049 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

reversing lamp not working

steering wheel has slight up, down, left and right play detected

Fail 27 Jun 2026 52,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner tread detected (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reversing lamp not working

steering wheel has slight up, down, left and right play detected

Pass 5 Jul 2025 45,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 44,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 40,678 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2024 40,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 36,316 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 36,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 35,708 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 35,707 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 35,085 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 35,085 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 34,208 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 33,314 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 31,407 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 31,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 30,100 miles

Offside Rear rear exhaust box starting to break up .band around box corroding. still supported ok at front bracket on box.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 28,428 miles

nail osr tyre

Fail 30 Dec 2015 28,428 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nail osr tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2014 26,428 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 24,035 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 24,035 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 20,128 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 15,880 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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SH58 ZZP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH58 ZZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH58 ZZP registered?

SH58 ZZP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2009.

Is SH58 ZZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH58 ZZP shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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